I-Démo Call for Projects — Support for Structuring R&D&I Projects
The 4th generic i-Démo call, run by Bpifrance, supported structuring research, development and innovation projects in growth markets that contribute to the energy, ecological or digital transitions. It targeted in particular high-value products and services and industrial or pre-industrial demonstrators. This edition closed on 15 July 2025; a new application must be linked to an active call and its current specifications.
Are you developing a highly innovative product, service or industrial demonstrator that requires significant R&D effort and could structure an industry sector? France 2030’s i-Démo call targets ambitious projects with strong economic, technological and environmental potential, led by a company or a consortium of industrial and research partners.
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Who can apply
The 4th call allowed individual projects led by an SME registered in France (RCS), or collaborative projects combining industrial and research partners, possibly with end users. Collaborative projects had to include at least one SME or mid-cap and were limited to six partners, except in specific European cases.
Eligibility conditions
Projects had to be ambitious and innovative and generate economic and technological benefits while contributing to the transitions. The total cost base had to exceed €4 million for the 4th generic call. Support was subject to EU state aid rules and to the governance, financing and application requirements set out in the specifications. The 4th edition is closed.
What the scheme covers
The scheme targeted the development of high-value innovative products or services and industrial or pre-industrial demonstrators, such as prototypes in a representative environment or pilot lines. Projects had to strengthen France’s technological capabilities and deliver benefits beyond a one-off relationship between partners.
Amount and funding terms
Public support could take the form of grants and repayable advances, depending on the size of the applicant, the type of project and EU state aid rules. The 4th generic call expected a total cost base above €4 million. The amount granted is not a uniform rate: it depends on the eligible budget, the nature of the work, the consortium structure and the review.
How to apply
For a current project, first check whether an i-Démo call or a thematic France 2030 scheme is open. Define the technology readiness, R&D costs, expected results and consortium. Consult the active specifications, then prepare the financial and technical application with the partners before the deadline. Do not reuse the dates of the 4th call, which is now closed.
Timeline
The 4th generic call was open from 17 July 2024 to 15 July 2025 at noon. It is closed. The timetable and rules of any later call must be checked on the official Bpifrance page.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Closes
- 9 September 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What type of projects was targeted?
R&D-intensive innovative projects and industrial or pre-industrial demonstrators.
What cost threshold applied to the 4th call?
A total cost base above €4 million.
What types of support were possible?
Grants and repayable advances, depending on the application and state aid rules.
Is the 4th generic call open?
No, it closed on 15 July 2025.
Official source
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